Columbian Larkspur | Delphinium trolliifolium - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

Columbian Larkspur | Delphinium trolliifolium

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Large, lovely, deep brilliant blue flower. Upper two petals are sometimes milky white, and the spur exceeds an inch in length in the largest of the flowers. Leaves are large, shiny, and deeply lobed. Note: plant is toxic to livestock.

Plant Details

Habitats	Riparian Forests, Bottomland Forests, Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland
Habitat Notes	Prefers moist shady woodlands and along stream banks.
Mature Height	2' to 5'
Shade Preference	part shade, shade
Soil Tolerance	Moist, well-drained soil
Special Uses	Attracts insects, bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds; ornamental

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Riparian Forests

Riparian areas are defined by NRCS as ecosystems that occur along waterways and water bodies. They serve as the transition between aquatic and terrestrial zones.

Bottomland Forests

Bottomland forests are generally used to describe forests which are comprised of both hardwood and softwood tree species that occur on low-elevation, alluvial floodplains or lower terraces of rivers…

Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland

Mixed hardwoods and conifers characterize this habitat which is widespread in western Oregon in the medium elevations of the hills of the Coast Range. Precipitation is higher in this habitat than in…

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